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COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate passed two pieces of legislation focusing on protecting our students and our streets.

LIMA - Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) welcomed Ford Motor Company's new investment in the Lima Engine Plant.

COLUMBUS-Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) joined by Finance Chairman, Senator Matt Dolan (R-Chagrin Falls) announced plans to pass a $3.514 billion Capital Budget Bill supporting Ohio's infrastructure and local community projects.

COLUMBUS-Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced the rolllout of the state's capital budget, a $3.5 billion investment in Ohio's infrastructure and local community projects.

COLUMBUS-Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications through April 1, 2022 for the 2023 Legislative and Telecommunications Fellowship Program. The Commission will hire 24 fellows to serve in the Ohio General Assembly for the 2023 calendar year.

COLUMBUS- The Ohio Senate approved the final changes to a comprehensive sports gaming bill. Substitute House Bill 29 establishes the regulatory framework for on-line and in store sports betting.

COLUMBUS- Faced with more than a four-month delay in critical U.S. Census data, the Ohio Redistricting Commission moved forward today with a four-year map plan for the Ohio General Assembly's legislative districts.

COLUMBUS- Today, new maps for Ohio's 132 state legislative districts were introduced to the seven-member Ohio Redistricting Commission. Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima), who serves on the Commission, complimented the dedication and long hours that went into completing the proposed maps.

COLUMBUS-Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) announced the launch of www.redistricting.ohio.gov. Designed for transparency and easy access, the website reflects the bipartisan cooperation of the seven-member Ohio Redistricting Commission.

COLUMBUS-Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) wants to remind everyone across the state, and families living in the 12th Senate District to make the most of the upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday, August 6-8.

COLUMBUS-Building on the legacy and mission of tax reform, the Ohio Senate passed a landmark $1.6 billion in personal income tax cuts. The reduction reflects the highest biennial personal income tax cut in state history.

COLUMBUS - Today, the Ohio Senate passed a new biennial budget plan as the state forges ahead into the post pandemic economy.

COLUMBUS-Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) announced today the passage of Senate Bill 52, giving local officials and residents the ability to decide whether a solar or wind development project is a good fit for their community.

COLUMBUS - Today, the Ohio Senate introduced a new biennium budget plan as the state forges ahead into the post pandemic economy.

COLUMBUS-Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced the passage of Senate Bill 80, which would increase transparency and encourage voter participation in judicial elections by requiring party affiliation to be listed on a general election ballot.

COLUMBUS-Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) announced this week the Senate's unanimous passage of Senate Bill 111, providing nearly $912 million to support Ohio's schools and other educational providers as they transition back to the classroom. The bill promotes safe, effective learning for students as Ohioans emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

COLUMBUS-Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced the Ohio Senate's unanimous passage of legislation investing $8.3 billion to fund the construction and maintenance of the state's transportation system. The bill enhances safety, promotes commerce and puts tens of thousands of Ohioans to work.

COLUMBUS-Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced the Senate's unanimous passage of a series of bills providing combined state and federal funding to businesses and other entities across Ohio for COVID-19 pandemic-related expenses.

COLUMBUS-Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced the Senate approved the finalized changes to Senate Bill 22 passed by the Ohio House of Representatives. The bill provides legislative oversight to health orders issued by the executive branch.

COLUMBUS-Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced the passage of Senate Bill 9, a comprehensive regulatory reform effort.

COLUMBUS-Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) announced unanimous passage of Senate Bill 36, expanding eligibility for financial help available for victims of violent crime.